James R Kelly MD
Cataract Related, Refractive Surgery
Director of Refractive Surgery Education, Northwell Health
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110 E 60th StSuite 602New York, NY 10022
Phone+1 212-808-4888
Fax+1 212-808-4999
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Summary
- James Kelly, MD is an Ophthalmologist based in New York, NY with a subspeciality in Refractive Surgery. He completed his Internal Medicine Internship at the NYU Long Island School of Medicine in 1994 as well as his Residency in Ophthalmology at Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell in 1997. Dr. Kelly has experience in refractive and laser refractive surgery.
Clinical Expertise
- Cataracts, Secondary cataract, Small incision manual cataract surgery, Laser in situ keratomileusis, Cataract surgery, Laser refractive surgery, Complex cataract surgery, Intraocular lens implants, Catract surgery, Corneal cross linking, Laser cataract surgery, Minimally invasive cataract surgery, Refractive lens exchange, SMILE, LASIK, PRK, RLE, EVO ICL
Education & Training
Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell/Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat HospitalResidency, Ophthalmology, 1994 - 1997
NYU Grossman Long Island School of MedicineInternship, Internal Medicine, 1993 - 1994
Weill Cornell MedicineClass of 1993
Columbia UniversityBA, Chemistry, Cum Laude, 1984 - 1988
Work Experience
Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital / Lenox Hill Hospital-Northwell Health (New York, NY)Director Of Refractive Surgery Education · February 2025 - Current- Kelly VisionPhysician Founder · October 1998 - Current
- Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital / Lenox Hill Hospital-Northwell Health (New York, NY)Attending Ophthalmologist · January 1998 - Current
New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai (New York, NY)Attending Surgeon · January 2003 - December 2008
Columbia UniversityLecturer · January 1998 - December 2001
New York UniversityResearch Assistant · May 1988 - August 1988
Certifications & Licensure
NY State Medical License 1994 - 2025
American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Best Cataract Surgeons of America Best Cataract Surgeons of America, 2025
- Top Doctor New York Magazine, 2021-2024
- Top Doctor on Long Island Castle Connolly, 2015-2024
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Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 19 citationsDelayed-onset multifocal polymicrobial keratitis after laser in situ keratomileusisDavid C. Ritterband, James S Kelly, Tara McNamara, Michael Kresloff, Richard S. Koplin
Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. 2002-05-01
Research History
- Research Assistant at New York University (NYU)1988 - 1989
Professional Memberships
- Member
- Fellow
- New York State Ophthalmological SocietyMember
- Refractive Surgery AllianceMember
- International Society of Refractive SurgeonsMember
Other Languages
- Spanish
Industry Relationships
- Surgical Proctor, STAAR Surgical2023 - Present
- Certified Instructor, Alcon2015 - Present
External Links
- Kelly Vision Websitehttps://www.kellylaser.com
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